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Magnesium hydroxide carbonate

heavy extra pure, Ph. Eur., BP, USP, E 504

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Synonym(s):

Magnesium hydroxide carbonate, Magnesium carbonate basic

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About This Item

CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
E Number:
E504
EC Index Number:
235-192-7

Agency

BP
Ph. Eur.
USP

Quality Level

Assay

40.0-43.5% Mg (as MgO) basis (USP)
40.0-43.5% Mg (as MgO) basis (complexometric)

form

solid

pH

10.5 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H2O, suspension)

mp

600 °C (decomposition)

solubility

water: insoluble at 20 °C

density

2.16 g/cm3 at 20 °C

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.02%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.3%

cation traces

As: ≤0.0002%
Ca: ≤0.4%
Fe: ≤0.005%
Hg: ≤0.0001%
Na: ≤0.1%
Ni: ≤0.0100%
Pb: ≤0.0002%
Si: ≤0.05%
V: ≤0.0010%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤0.001%

application(s)

pharma/biopharma processes

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/CH2O3.Mg.H2O/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;1H2/q;+2;/p-3

InChI key

OUHCLAKJJGMPSW-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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General description

We offer a range of high quality critical raw materials plus the documentation and expertise to help our customers meet stringent regulatory requirements. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products withstands strict quality control procedures.

Application

Magnesium hydroxide carbonate can be used to improve flow properties of dry powders in pharmaceutical processes.

Legal Information

SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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